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"Our top news story this evening - two hours ago an explosive device was detonated outside UNIST Headquarters near Whitehall in London. At present the death toll is unkown, though there are possibly eight or more victims. No Extremist group has claimed responsibility for the bombing yet; however this sudden national breach in safety has raised many eyebrows. Experts are questioning just how a bomb of such size could be placed in it's intended location without any witnesses. We go live to the scene with field reporter Ian Sterling. Ian, can you tell us what's happening?"
*Pause*
"Well it's a very emotional and distressing atmosphere here at UNIST Headquarters. Paramedics are already administering to the victims and there are UNIST Servicemen everywhere. Earlier today a quiet London Street, this road now looks like the site of an earthquake. Rubble has filled the streets and I can see severe structural damage to most of the buildings in the vicinity. Whoever the cause of this attack, they have left a visible scar here in London."
*Two UNIST soldiers appear behind the reporter and forcefully urge him to leave the scene"
"Sir, cameras are not permitted in this area until a later time. I must ask you to leave."
"Can you tell me more about what is going on here?"
"I am not at liberty to reveal any information. This is your final warning sir. If you do not leave I am authorised to use force against you."
"Alright, alright! We're going!"
"Turn that camera off!"
*Image cuts to black*
Oh my, a build for Modern Conflict...
A new turn is revealed in the storyline with Extremist bombings of London. Where will the next target be? Who is responsible? Find out soon or not.
Inspired by Guy Smiley :-)'s most recent scene. Built for Modern Conflict.
Protecting the worlds of the Remidian Star System are the brave men and women of the Remidian System Navy.
Fielding state of the art warships, the RSN defends Remidian Prime and her colony worlds from outside aggression and provides security for the space lanes in an effort to secure vital interplanetary commerce.
RSNS Independence
Independence Class Advanced Heavy Cruiser
The lead ship for the Independence-class heavy cruiser. The newest ship to enter the Remidian System Navy.
RSNS Liberty
Victorious Class Carrier
The second Victorious-class carrier to enter service with the RSN, Liberty can field squadrons of space superiority fighters.
RSNS Valiant
Patriot Class Destroyer
The Valiant recently underwent a three month overhaul to modernize her aging targeting and fire control systems. The Patriot class is the workhorse of the RSN.
RSNS Freedom
Pioneer Class Frigate
The Pioneer class is designed for orbital patrol missions and for scouting ahead of the fleet. Freedom responded to the distress call of the civilian luxury liner Princess Moon when its power generating systems failed and left it adrift.
RSNS Endurance
Feros Class Tanker
Determined to be exceptional in their roll as a fleet refueling ship, a number of civilian Feros class tankers were purchased and commissioned in the RSN. Civilian tanker ship based on Red Spacecat's UFC Feros Tanker
Stickers by The Cooper Works
LDD file available on my OneDrive: 1drv.ms/u/s!AkPIYJxLaF66hdR2Ppntx5y0qaiqKQ
Sixty year old Chevrolet Viking "Task Force" truck still very much working for its living every day in San Diego. These were built 1955-1959; I'm not sure how to tell the years apart.
Vehicle: Chevrolet 3100 van
Year of manufacture: 1955.
Date of first registration in the UK: 1st November 2009.
Place of registration: London.
Date of last MOT: 6th August 2014.
Mileage at last MOT: 79,181.
Date of last change of keeper: 21st August 2022.
Number of previous keepers: 5.
Date taken: 9th April 2023.
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RCAF FE/Gunner engaging with a .50 cal whilst on the range near to Gao, Mali.
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Daily driver? I don't know for sure but it was -10C/15F when I took this pic. It's not a fair-weather-mobile. I was impressed.
"In a shocking but somewhat expected turn of events, the Palestinian government officially declared war on the United Kingdom in the early hours of this morning. After weeks of armed confrontations between UNIST and rebels a war seemed imminent. Nevertheless, it is the first time the UK has or will fight a war against another country since The Falklands War in 1982. In a statement released by the Palestinian department of international military affairs, a quote reads 'Too long [has] the Palestinian Government stood by while conflict rages within its own borders. Therefore it has decided to declare war on [the] United Kingdom'. The Prime Minister Duncan Rowe is planning to speak with the Palestinian President to discuss peace terms some time in the near future, however an exact date has not been given." - BBC News
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"Okay, I'll admit we as an organisation have made mistakes. We failed to prevent the nuclear annihilation of Tehran last year. We couldn't stop our own headquarters in London from being bombed earlier this year, and when we tried to quell the uprising in Palestine we caused the damn country to go to war with us. We've made some mistakes. But I am determined that the continuation of the military operation in Palestine will not be one. After all, how much worse could things get?" - Colonel Preston, commandant of UNIST's Armoured Fist wing.
"In an attempt to pacify rebellious elements of the Palestinian people, the government of Palestine has declared war on the United Kingdom. This is both unreasonable and unjust. However to resolve such a conflict we need to utilize military intervention! There is no reason behind the actions of the Palestinian Government which suggests that they will not listen to reason from another country. We have no other choice but to see this conflict through to its end." - Major General DeViers, Director of UNIST.
"If you ask me, the whole situation is FUBAR. Y'know, Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition. That FUBAR." - A UNIST Serviceman that wishes to remain anonymous.
Inspired by a scene in Oldboy (2003) and Andrew Somers' A question of 'How?'. For Modern Conflict.
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1. Coronavirus COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), Paul G. Auwaerter, M.D.
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AW: "Hello. As you may know, my name is Amanda Waller, and I am the warden of this prison, and the director of the agency known as A.R.G.U.S.. You may wonder why you are here. You are going to be part of a brand new initiative, a taskforce. You 6 have been chosen to be part of Taskforce X. Or as commander Flag calls it, the Suicide Squad."
DS: "Alright. Hello, good afternoon to you too, ma'am."
AW: "Quit the sarcasm Floyd."
DS: "What's this 'Taskforce X'?"
AW: "It's a covert black ops team, and we want you for a test run."
CB: "Ya want us, criminals, to work for your government? Have you been hit un the ol' cocunut, Mrs Waller?"
BS: "Yeah, what do we get out of it?"
AW: "A shortage of your sentence."
BS: "Shortage of our sentence?"
AW: "Succeede the mission and get back alive. For every succesfull mission, we will cut time of you sentence."
DS: "Not that bad of a deal."
BT: "Not at all."
HQ: "Wait wait wait. You said 6 of us. If I'm counting right, and I know I am, we're with 5."
AW: "Let me introduce you to Doctor June Moon. Also known as the Enchantress."
Enchtrs: "H- Hello."
AW: "She joined voluntarily to accompany you on your mission."
DS: "Waller, she's a witch. Nothing against you darling, but you're litterally a witch."
AW: "She has it under control, Floyd. You'll be okay."
DS: "Ohw believe me, I'm worried more about Harley then about doctor Moon."
HQ: "Hey!"
DS: "Hi."
AW: "Enough! On your way here, there was something injected in your neck. That, is a nano-bomb. You disobey me, you give me a wrong answer, you give a right answer to slow or decide to go rogue, I will blow your head up. If you think I'm bluffing, I'm not afraid to press the detanator right here, right now."
All the inmates are silent. Even Flag and Enchantress are.
AW: "I hope all of that is clear? Good. Now we get your gear, and I will inform you about your mission."
CB: "Now hold on for a moment, Waller! What if I don't want to be a part of this 'Suicide Squad'?"
AW: "Then I'll have to terminate you, to assure you won't reveal the existence of the Squad to anyone outside of A.R.G.U.S.."
CB: "... Yeah, seems legit. Let's get our gear."
AW: "That's what I thought."
Lancashire Constabulary
Neighbourhood Policing
Task Force
Role: Protected Carrier
Make: Mercedes Sprinter
Station: Blackpool
Circa 1956 model year.
The ‘Task Force’ series of Chevrolet pickup trucks were offered from mid-1955 to 1959. This grille style was offered only up through the end of the 1956 model year. There is normally a trim piece at the leading edge of the hood that helps identify the age but it is missing on this example.
Battleship "Atlas"
Escort Frigate "Arrow"
Support Frigate "Deacon"
Strike Craft
Microscale fleet inspired by the Homeworld series.
Welcome back to BBC News. Just days after the terror attack on Heathrow Airport, Russian Arms manufacturer Alexei Ivanovitch has gone missing. The alarm was raised by his bodyguard, who entered his office when Ivanovitch did not answer his calls or his knocking on the door. Police are suspecting foul play, but the scene of the disappearance is 'baffling' according to Forensic Experts. James King, the leading CSI in the case states "We are bemused by the disappearance. The only entrance to the office was the single door; and the window remained closed, unbroken and locked from the inside."
At the current point in time the disappearance has been attributed to abduction. We will have more news on the situation as it develops." -BBC News.
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ACCESS GRANTED
Report filed by Agent Colter-Stevens on 17/01/14. Intended Recipient: Major General DeViers.
Sir,
I file this report in the hope it's information remains secret until absolutely necessary. As you may be aware, I am the commander of the Clandestine Operations (CO) Division of UNIST. For the past few months, we have had reason to believe that a great many people and governments could be at risk. Of an attack, we are almost certain. When this attack may occur, we cannot be sure. To describe in brief - our heightened awareness was first raised after the deaths of four UNIST servicemen in a Chemical Factory in Iran. The belief at the time was that the UNIST Servicemen were acting as a security detail for a chemical transaction. Upon looking into the records however, we discovered that no such operation, off-the-books or conspicuous, had ever been authorised.
Shortly after that, I personally led a covert raid on the Chemical Plant in Hamadan and discovered the exact opposite of what I was expecting. The entire location was empty, derelict even. We had not been keeping tabs on ChemTech for some time, but there was no official close of the factory that we could find. Infuriated, I issued a general search warrant to UNIST Operatives working for the CO. Our search almost proved fruitless, but Private Johnson (personally recommended for decoration and promotion: status pending) stumbled upon Area 3, an overlooked storage facility owned by a puppet company of ChemTech.
We full-out assaulted the building, headed by a CQB Team on loan from the SAS. We weren't taking any chances. We found the shipment. Only there were no chemicals to be seen. Instead, we found a large stockpile of small-arms weaponry. Much of it bore the trademark of Ivanovitch Industries. I subsequently ordered the monitoring of all Flights and Sea Voyages from Russia to England in the best interests of our safety. After the Heathrow incident four days ago, I believed I was certain. Using the valuable assets that the CO commands, I had Alexei Ivanovitch murdered two days ago. My assets knew precisely what to do. Ivanovitch was still walking, talking and breathing for hours after his clinical death. I fear the police will take some time to figure out his "disappearance".
Yet, and my sincerest apologies are not sufficient, but I have reason to suspect that Ivanovitch was a red herring. At the time of filing this report, it may well be too late to prevent an attack or even to prepare for one. Still, I am focussing one hundred percent of CO's assets into tracking down the suspect. This is no longer something to be kept in the dark (at least to the military and Government). This is a Nuclear threat to the United Kingdom, and a warning must be issued immediately.
As of today, 17/01/14, CO does not exist. All information has been removed from file and all agents are officially discharged from active service with UNIST or are MIA. In a few hours time, I will lead an assault on building PA7 70 in Iran. I am certain in the assumption that we will discover a number of Nuclear weapons.
In the event that I and my team are KIA, issue a warrant for the capture and termination of one Mr Gould. Extreme prejudice is advised.
Agent Colter-Stevens.
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Well Holy. Fucking. Shit. That has to have been like the longest backstory I have ever written. It probably sounds really lame but I did kind of think of it off the top of my head. And sorry for the lack of music too. I couldn't find anything fitting or long enough. I feel I'm coming close to the ending of this substory, with Agent Colter-Stevens and the elusive Gould (as mentioned in a few of Christian's builds). As always, group members have been tagged.
Built for Modern Conflict.
This scene is a continuation of this one.
Battleship "Limos"
Frigate "Phobos"
Frigate "Horkos"
Fuel Tanker "Vegos"
Strike Craft
Limos based on Pierre E Fieschi's Sobani Battleship "Limos".
Horkos based on Maelven's Sobani escort frigates.
Strike Craft based on a variety of builders that have used this design or similar before, but Lukas' Kassarian Ship Group was a big influence.
Listen to this while you read.
"...Are we filming? Dave?
...
And welcome back to BBC News. We'll be taking a look at France and how it plans to prevent terrorism but first we have a breaking news story. Approximately one hour ago, an armed gunman opened fire on bystanders in Heathrow Airport when a Police Officer insisted on checking the man's bag. According to our sources, the gunman shot and killed the Police Officer with a sub-machine gun identified to be a model of the MAC-10, a firearm that is commonly used by armed criminals, thugs and gang members. At this point, two UNIST servicemen became aware of the commotion, and moved towards the gunman, ordering him to drop his weapon and surrender himself to them. The gunman proceeded to open fire on the UNIST servicemen with wild arcs, hitting and wounding at least ten bystanders. The two soldiers retaliated and successfully incapacitated the gunman, shooting him multiple times in the torso and legs. The gunman, who's name has not been disclosed, was taken into custody. Reports at this time are so far unclear, but the casualties have been numbered at five, with another twelve people seriously wounded. We'll have more on this story as it develops.
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Agent Colter-Stevens: I'm telling you, this shit is connected.
Agent Scaife: You're going crazy man. How, in any way is the shooting connected to this deal with ChemTech?
Agent Colter-Stevens: Allow me to explain. We tracked the ChemTech shipment to Area 3, right? Guess what we found.
Agent Scaife: Uhh, I don't know. Chemicals?
Agent Colter-Stevens: Weapons. We found crates and crates of guns. And not the cheap Avtomat crap either. It was military grade hardware - H&K, Colt; all manner of small arms.
Agent Scaife: So? We've got some junkie that feels good for plundering a few boxes of surplus from an Army depot and decides to hide said weapons in the crates of the shit they've just sniffed.
Agent Colter-Stevens: No. The most numerous weapons bore the trademark of Ivanovitch Industries. You know that shady Russian arms dealer? He trades his wares in person, and he is very careful that they don't fall into "the wrong hands".
Agent Scaife: You haven't told me how this is related.
Agent Colter-Stevens: That gunman? His identity wasn't revealed to the public, but I have ways of knowing things. He was a Russian male in his late twenties. His passport identified him as one Vladimir Blonsky. And he was carrying a letter from none other than our good friend Ivanovitch.
Modern Conflict is back, and it's about to go ballistic. This is a continuation from my last Modern Conflict build, and adds yet another confusing part of the storyline. Who is Ivanovitch? Is he responsible for the strange happenings in ChemTech? Who are the weapons being supplied to?
All may (or may not) be revealed in due time. In the meanwhile, keep up with Christian's builds for Modern Conflict, and you may discover enough to start working out the answers for yourself!
I've added the members of Modern Conflict, active or not.
Intervention Task force to investigate reported RAMM atrocities at Brickworld '09.
PS. This is not your father's UN. These warriors are not peacekeepers.
Infiltration into UNIST-Based facilities are somewhat easier than one would expect.
You can probably tell what this is inspired by. Also, MC filler to make you think I have something planned for Act 3.
And now for something completely different...
Ages ago in 2012, while some were worrying about the end of the world predicted by mayans , i quietly turned 25. That must have blown some kinda fuse in my head because I started collecting MicroMachines from my childhood again , and discovered and started collection Kenner's Mega Force line which I had not much interest in as a kid.
The result of this is a crossover between the two with inspirations from C&C games and other stuff thrown in aswell... Here you can see the original Triax XT Enforcer from Kenner surronded by a flock of Micro Machines with matching paintjob , some of which have also been modified with 3D printing and other techinques aswell. See notes for full details on each of these vehicles.
It took me 6 years since I started painting the first of these MicroMachine with triax colors and I'm really happy they're done because I have more stuff in the works and with better skills and equipment than what I had back in the day ... Airbrush being the most important one!
Enjoy :)
1964 Chevrolet C/K 4.9 Litre Petrol.
Chevrolet and GMC C/K
Manufacturer
General Motors
Also called. GMC C/K
Production 1959–2002 (United States), 1959–2000 (Canada), 1965-2002 (Mexico), 1964–2001 (Brazil), 1975–1982 (Chile), 1960–1978 (Argentina), 1986–1991 (Argentina by Sevel) and 1960–2001 (East Asia)
Class, Full-size pickup truck
Body style, 2-door regular cab , 2-door extended cab, 3-door extended cab and 4-door crew cab
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout
Predecessor Task Force
Successor Chevrolet D-20 and Chevrolet Silverado.
First generation
Overview
Also called
Chevrolet: C10/K10 – C20/K20 – C30 – C40 to C80 (medium- & heavy-duty models)
GMC: – 1000/K1000 – 1500/K1500 – 2500 – 3000 to 6500 (medium- & heavy-duty models) Chevrolet Apache Chevrolet Viking and Chevrolet Spartan
Production
September 1959–1966
Assembly
Pontiac West Assembly, Pontiac, Michigan Dover, England Seoul, South Korea Oshawa, Ontario Buenos Aires, Argentina
Designer Harley Earl (1957, 1958)[1]
Body and chassis
Related Chevrolet Suburban
Engine 230 in3 (3.8 L) I6, 236 in3 (3.9 L) I6, 250 in3 (4.1 L) I6, 261 in3 (4.3 L) I6, 292 in3 (4.8 L) I6, 305 in3 (5.0 L) V6, 283 in3 (4.6 L) V8, 327 in3 (5.3 L) V8, 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8,351 cu in (5.8 L) V6, 366 cu in (6.0 L) V8 and 402 cu in (6.6 L) V8
Transmission 3-speed manual , 4-speed Muncie SM420 manual , 4-speed Muncie SM465 manual, 4-speed New Process NP435 manual, 2-speed Powerglide automatic, 3-speed THM-350 automatic and 3-speed THM-400 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase, 115 in (2,921 mm) (short box) , 127 in (3,226 mm) (long box) , 133 in (3,378 mm) (Longhorn)
Length, 188.5 in (4,788 mm) (short box), 207.75 in (5,277 mm) (long box), 213.75 in (5,429 mm) (Longhorn Fleetside), 217.75 in (5,531 mm) (Longhorn Stepside)
City of London Police
Task Force
Roof Code: GFK
Callsign: BX315
Role: Personnel Carrier
Make: Ford Transit
Station: Bishopsgate
...Soon, all the world shall see his might.
Major-General DeViers: Let me tell you again why you are here. Two hours ago, a nuclear device was detonated in central Tehran.
Alexei Ivanovitch: I know why I'm here. I wish to know who detonated the device and why.
DeViers: The device was planted and detonated by one of our top-secret assets. A certain Mr Gould.
Ivanovitch: So he's working for you? You need to keep your fucking dog on a leash, Englishman.
DeViers: What happened in Tehran was... regrettable. I lost a lot of good men and women. But you have to understand that it was completely necessary to our success.
Ivanovitch: Our success? I may make weapons, but at least I have a conscience. Four million people are dead! And that is just the start. What of the rest of the 14 million living in the area? How long before they start dying of radiation poisoning?
DeViers: I made you disappear and brought you back from the dead. Do not think that it is beyond my power to do so again.
Ivanovitch: Fuck you! The English weren't the only people in Tehran. The Americans and Chinese just lost some of their precious soldiers too. We could have a war on our hands!
DeViers: A war is exactly what we are looking for. It will topple the great powers of today and put Russia back on top of the food chain. Besides, for a man like you, it's excellent for profit.
Ivanovitch: What about your own country? Don't you care about this little island?
DeViers: I was a Russian double-agent for fifteen years during the cold war. I yearn once more to serve the motherland, to restore it to it's former glory.
Ivanovitch: You're insane!
DeViers: The Red Bear awakens, Alexei. Soon, all the world shall see his might.
And that's it for Act 2 of Modern Conflict from me! The ride has been a long one, and I've really enjoyed building the scenes and writing the backstories. Now, I'll sit back and wait for Act 3 (when hopefully, we may start up a public group).
Built for Modern Conflict. As always, members be tagged.
This scene is a continuation of this one.
Phase 2 UNIST Troops standing next to a Military Pickup.
What do you think of the new faction standards? I want feedback on making the standard better please so feel free to leave a comment or make a note.
Kids taskforce series of films 'watch over me iv' screening at bafta, london. 8.12.10 photographer sam pearce.
LACOFD Hazmat Taskforce 129 lined up in front of there station in all three of their new KME rigs circa 2008
.......Taskforce is a seminal BBC television series of 120 episodes screened from 1969 to 1976 with some great storylines and fabulous acting.
This screenshot of 1966 AEC Mercury KRK314D and its single axle artic box trailer features heavily in one episode- with some lovely AV505 engine sounds and cab interior shots.
The outfit appears to have been borrowed from BRS for filming and although all the fleetnames have been covered over it still has the number XH588 on the cab door and TZA1177 on the trailer- although I'm not sure if these are genuine fleet numbers?
Unfotunately the resolution isn't great on the YT upload that I 'borrowed' this from.
Faction: Neutral
This is a WIP nearing completion. I’ll update the photo with Bios and details upon completion.
Feedback is always appreciated.
Hailstorm: Lady of Ice. Has the ability to control Ice, she just needs a water source. Luckily, the sky is often full of water, so always expect a Hailstorm.
Lunar: An immortal Vampire. Lunar was on the Black Falcons wanted list, but due to maintaining a low profile, she was often used as an informant and left alone due to being a low risk threat. Due to the Black Falcons search for the Parallity Crystals, and Lunars extensive experience due to her immortal age, she was brought to HQ for questioning. Having initially refused to get involved in mortal affairs, General Mayhem cut a deal with her, one that saw her recruitment into the Black Falcon Taskforce and access to her knowledge on the Crystals. The terms of the deal made remain classified information with only Black Falcon top officers privy to the information. Upon recruitment, she was issued a ‘Daywalker’ suit, allowing her to walk in sunlight without turning to dust.
12:30 The Streets of London
Approaching the church, the soldiers appeared to be cowering in fear rather than ducking behind cover. As they neared the doors of the church, a soldier stopped them. Scorch held up his taskforce ID and simply stated “We’ll take it from here.” The soldier sighed with relief and Ampere heard him mutter under his breath, “Better you than me...”
The church was eerily quiet. The bodies of 2 soldiers greeted them. Moving around the corpses, they continued out of the foyer and up the aisle. At first, it looked like a few civilians were sat in the pews, heads down in prayer, but on closer inspection, Ampere and Scorch could make out blood dripping from their faces. There was no sign of struggle, whatever happened to them, happened before they even reacted.
Scorch held up his hand and Ampere stopped, he pointed toward the altar. Just before the Altar, a small blonde haired girl knelt in prayer. “Looks like our perp.” Said Scorch. Amperes suit started to hum and the faint crackle of electricity could be heard. Scorch waved his hand, “Do NOT engage.” Ampere gritted her teeth but powered down her suit.
A deep gravely voice seemed to fill the church. “tHaT wAS A WisE cHoICe, aTtACKINg mE wOUld hAVe reSUltEd iN YOUr qUiCK DeMiSE..... I sEE ThE maSTeR oF FAlcoNs cONtiNuES tO sEND hiS pAwnS aND rEMAIns ThE cOwArd hE ALWayS wAS.”
“...Master of Falcons?” Queried Scorch in a low voice. He looked at Ampere who shrugged.
“iF yOu WOulD bE SO kIND tO DeLIVer a MEsSage To HiM.....”
“A message? What message would that be?” Asked Scorch.
“hE hAS SomEThiNG I WaNT. DEliVEr iT TO mE aND i WiLl sPARe tHiS soRRy exCUse oF a uNIVerSe.”
As the girl spoke, the Falcons earpieces crackled into life. Mainframes voice came over loud and clear. “You are cleared to engage Falcons, I repeat, you are cleared to engage.”
“Finally...” muttered Ampere. Her suit started to hum as she prepared to unleash her power, Scorch held up his hand again and stopped her. She shot him a look that could kill. She was about to start complaining when the voice filled the church again.
“ANotHEr wISE chOICe. DeLIvER tHe MEsSAge, aND yOu WiLL bOTh lIVe thIS DaY.”
Scorch continued to bargain with the girl. “The problem is, we can’t leave you here killing innocents. To deliver the message, we’d need you to stop this mindless violence.”
“miNDlESs ViOlENce is NoT mY foRTe, tHAt iS wHY i cHoOSE tO BrINg tHe BEaR.”
Scorch continued to work for a peaceful resolution, as he’d been trained to. “If we promise to deliver your message, will you and the bear get out of here. A lot more people will be hurt if we have to stop you”
“I wILl gO wIThoUT trACE. THe bEAr is nO lONgER My CoNCerN. I SImplY PuT hIM whERE I NeEdED hIM. BUt MaKE nO mIsTAKe, yOUr PaTHeTiC pOWeR cOUlD NoT sTOp Me anYWAy.”
Ampere was loosing patience. “Well how ‘bout we find out!”
“bE MY GuESt, BUt iT hAD bETter KiLL mE bEcaUSE yOU WiLL nOT lIKe tHE cONsEQueNCes.”
Amperes suit hummed once more, Scorch held up his hand to stop her, but she ignored him this time. She started to glow so much it hurt Scorch’s eyes, a bright flash of liquid electricity shot from her entire body and struck the girl, destroying most of the surrounding church.
“What have you done?!?!?” Yelled Scorch.
As the dust started to settle, Ampere and Scorch could make out the girl, she was now standing and facing them. Once the dust had settled enough, they could make out her face, or rather, her lack of a face. She had no features at all, just a mouth, filled with long needle like teeth.
Without a word, the girl started to glow. She glowed so bright it hurt Amperes eyes, then from her body, she shot Amperes liquid electricity bolt straight back at her. It hit Amperes suit and dispersed around her destroying the other end of the church.
As the dust settled once more, Ampere appeared, unscathed. “Ha! Electricity can’t hurt me, I’m the master of Electricity!”
“ThAT waS nOT fOR yOu. CAn YouR fIEry fRiENd wiTHstAnD tHe PoWEr? BwA HaAA hAaA HAAA.....”
Ampere recoiled. She looked over to where Scorch had been, but he wasn’t there. She turned back to the girl, but she was gone. The voice continued to laugh as it faded away.
“BwAa HaAA hAAa HaAaa.....”
“SCORCH!” Yelled Ampere. “SCORCH!” She started to panic. The ruins of the church were alight with flames and smoke was starting to block her vision. She searched frantically. Her throat started to burn as she inhaled the smoke that surrounded her. The roof of the church started to collapse and she had no choice but to head for the door. As she reached the foyer she tripped over something in her path, she looked down to see Scorch who laid where he landed after the blast. Panicking, she dragged the prone Scorch out of the church reaching outside as the church toppled in a cloud of flames and smoke.
Outside, the soldiers ran to help her with Scorch, carrying him to the blockade they had formed on the street. Placing him down gently, an army medic checked for a pulse. He turned to Ampere “It doesn’t look good.” He started administering CPR. Ampere just looked on in disbelief. “She’s in shock” said the medic. “Help her into cover.”
Ampere snapped out of it. She waved off the soldiers trying to help her and tapped her earpiece. “Man Down! I repeat, Man Down! We need a med-evac now!! Do you read me.”
Mainframes voice answered “Roger that Ampere. Med-evac on route. What happened?” Ampere froze. Mainframes voice came again. “Ampere? What happened.” Ampere lifted her hand to her earpiece to respond, she hesitated, then removed the earpiece. She fell onto her knees next to Scorch as the medic continued CPR, and began to cry.
Vice President Mike Pence meets with The President’s Coronavirus Taskforce Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at the Department of Human and Health Services in Washington, DC. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen)
U.S. Marshals Service alongside partner federal agencies and local law enforcement conduct enforcement operations focusing on state and local felony cases of homicide, sexual assault, robbery and assault during Operation North Star II (ONS II) in Cleveland, Ohio, January 2023. USMS Director Ronald L. Davis launched ONS II, a month-long National Enforcement Initiative aimed at combating violent crime in nine cities: Albuquerque, N.M., Buffalo, N.Y., Cleveland, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, Detroit, M.I., Jackson, Miss., Kansas City, M.O., Milwaukee, W.I., Oakland, C.A., and the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico, all which have a significant rate of homicides and shootings. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)